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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Campbell University Messiah College Columbia International University Mason Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University GCU William & Mary| Gardner Webb University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 31% |
Students |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 76% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Liberty University?
- Gardner Webb University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at GWU than Liberty University ($31,220.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Liberty University ($22,339 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 14.7% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,770 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 93.5% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,130 vs. $12,471)
GWU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 93 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Liberty University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Liberty University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Liberty University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $803 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $24,969)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/